Stuttgart, Germany May 4, 2007; Mercedes-Benz announced today that it
will offer the SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster.
Showcasing the latest in Formula 1 technology, the SLR McLaren is
constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber, providing a very high degree
of safety as well as extreme torsional rigidity for outstanding handling
characteristics. Powered by a supercharged (Kompressor) 5.5-liter, 617-hp
AMG V8 engine, the SLR McLaren Roadster can achieve a top speed of 207 mph.
Thanks to its fully retractable top, the Roadster offers undiluted open-air
driving pleasure at the highest level, providing occupants with a
comfortable open-air experience suitable for everyday use. U.S. deliveries
of this new model will begin in Fall 2007.

Like the SLR coupe, the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster once
again unites the legend of the successful SLR racing models from the 1950s
with the innovative technology of modern Formula 1 vehicles from the
Vodafone-McLaren-Mercedes racing team. Distinctive stylistic elements such
as the arrow-shaped tip of the Formula 1 Silver Arrow, establish a visual
link with the racing cars. The SLR legend of the ‘50s lives on
stylistically in the distinctive lateral louvers, side pipes behind the
front wheels and the wide-opening

gullwing doors.

Apart from two aluminium engine frames, its body is made entirely of
carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials, making the vehicle an
exception among high-performance sports cars. The result is low weight,
extremely high occupant safety as well as a degree of torsional rigidity
not possible in traditional open-top vehicles.

Top Designed for High-Speed

The exceptional qualities of the Roadster are attributable also to the
fully-retractable top, which blends harmoniously into the flowing
silhouette of the SLR McLaren. Its newly developed roof material - which is
available in three different colors - not only guarantees complete
practicality for everyday, but also endows the high-performance sports car
with characteristics previously associated with closed cars. In fact,
conversation is still possible at well over 120mph on open-air journeys
thanks to the favorable aeroacoustics.

The semi-automatic roof opens or closes in less than ten seconds,
providing a perfect combination of convenience and open top driving
pleasure. To open, the roof simply needs to be unlocked from the windshield
frame and be briefly raised, after which it folds away electrically. Since
an aluminium cover is integrated into its front section, the roof elegantly
closes off the top when retracted.

Sophisticated Aerodynamics and Racing-Type Chassis

In the wind tunnel, the Roadster has been optimized for high speeds to
achieve remarkable levels of handling, aeroacoustics and aerodynamic
efficiency. The Roadster also employs the aerodynamic concept employed on
the SLR coupe, including an airbrake integrated into the access lid and a
diffuser in the rear bumper to provide increased downforce on the rear
axle.

The open two-seater is equipped with a racing-type chassis featuring
high-performance carbon-ceramic brake discs for remarkable braking
performance, while its unique front-mid-engine design provides for optimum
weight distribution. With 617-hp and a maximum torque of 575 lb.ft, the
supercharged (Kompressor) 5.5-liter, AMG V8 engine is coupled to an AMG
Speedshift R five-speed automatic transmission, propelling the Roadster
from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

Unique Safety and Exclusive Fittings

A high degree of safety is ensured by unique carbon-fiber crash
elements, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed roll-over bars. The
comprehensive specification also features adaptive airbags, knee and side
airbags as well as seat belt tensioners and a tire-pressure monitoring
system.

The exclusive standard equipment includes
semi-aniline-leather-upholstered carbon-fiber bucket seats which can be
individually adapted to the driver and front passenger by means of
differently sized seat pads; dual-zone automatic air-conditioning; a
high-quality BOSE premium sound system and a multifunction sport steering
wheel with shift paddles.

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster is produced at McLaren's Formula 1
factory in Woking, England, in accordance with stringent Mercedes-Benz
quality criteria.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible
for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach
products in the United States. In 2006, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales
record of 248,080 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in
its history and achieving 13 consecutive years of sales growth. More
information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at www.mbusa.com and www.maybachusa.com.

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